Summary
Health Care REIT, Inc. (WELL) reported its first quarter results for the period ending March 31, 2014. The company, an S&P 500 REIT, showed revenue growth driven by increases in both rental income and resident fees and services. Total revenues increased significantly year-over-year, reflecting strategic acquisitions and property development. The company's balance sheet indicates substantial real estate investments, with net real estate investments standing at $21.6 billion. Borrowings under its unsecured line of credit increased substantially compared to the prior year-end, indicating active use of revolving credit facilities for operational needs and investments. While total liabilities increased, the company maintained a strong equity position, though total equity saw a slight decrease from the prior year-end. Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) for the quarter was $0.17, a decrease from the prior year's $0.21, impacted by a shift from gains on property sales in the prior year to ongoing operations in the current period. WELL demonstrated continued investment activity in the quarter, with significant cash invested in real property acquisitions and construction. The company also declared an increased quarterly dividend, underscoring its commitment to returning capital to shareholders. Despite the strong operational performance and strategic investments, investors should monitor the company's debt levels and its ability to service them, as well as potential impacts from healthcare reimbursement policies.
Financial Highlights
35 data points| Revenue | $801.81M |
| SG&A Expenses | $32.87M |
| Operating Expenses | $729.25M |
| Interest Expense | $120.83M |
| Net Income | $65.20M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.17 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.17 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 290K |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 291K |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2014, were $801.8 million, a significant increase from $629.7 million in the same period of 2013, driven by rental income and resident fees.
- 2Net real estate investments stood at $21.62 billion as of March 31, 2014, reflecting the company's core asset base.
- 3Borrowings under the unsecured line of credit increased from $130 million at December 31, 2013, to $562 million at March 31, 2014.
- 4Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) attributable to common stockholders was $0.17 for the quarter, down from $0.21 in the prior year period.
- 5The company declared and paid a common stock cash dividend of $0.7950 per share for the quarter, an increase from $0.7650 per share in the prior year.
- 6Cash disbursed for acquisitions was $55.04 million for the quarter, a significant decrease from $1.79 billion in the prior year period, while cash disbursed for construction in progress increased to $52.72 million.
- 7The company maintained compliance with all debt covenants as of March 31, 2014.